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Should I start Sam LaPorta or Samaje Perine this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+6.4 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Samaje Perine for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.0 projected points versus 5.6.

  • Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against GB.
  • Samaje Perine: 7.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.0
ESPN10.2
Sleeper10.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Sam LaPorta faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Samaje Perine

Fortified5.6
ESPN5.5
Sleeper5.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Samaje Perine faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.4 more than Samaje Perine. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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